Finding the Third Proportional to 311,436 and 467,151
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Solution
The third proportional to 311,436 and 467,151 is: 700,722.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,436 : 467,151 = 467,151 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,436/467,151 = 467,151/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,436x = 467,151 × 467,151 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,436x = 218,230,056,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 218,230,056,801/311,436 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 700,722.00
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